Many members are telling me about the changes they see since beginning an exercise program in The Garlands fitness center. I thought it might be fun to share with you what they have to say. Here are just a few of the comments I have received:

"My pants are looser."
"I've had to buy new shirts because the old ones don't fit anymore--I've lost so much weight."
"My doctor was able to take me off of my sugar medication."
"My back feels better."
"I no longer sway from side to side when I walk."
"It makes me feel better mentally."
"My legs feel looser and more relaxed."
"My knees don't bother me when I'm exercising."
"I just feel better overall."

What is really exciting is that these people are not spending long amounts of time exercising. They are simply taking a 30-minute resistance or strength training exercise class two or three times a week in addition to using the NuStep on a regular basis.

The NuStep is a very gentle yet effective piece of aerobic equipment that is fun and easy to use. Many members report how their balance has improved by using the NuStep. I highly recommend it! It's gentle on the knees and gives a cardiovascular workout for the heart while strengthening the arms and legs a bit too.

However, while the NuStep is great for aerobic exercise, it's still necessary to use strength training equipment or bands and balls and do an additional 10-20 minutes resistance training routine to maintain muscle mass and bone density. I am here to help you design and learn your own personalized workout program. So while working on the NuStep is a great start to exercising, ideally we'd like to add in resistance training as well.

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